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The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. I was born in the flesh in 1837; I was born of the Spirit in 1856. For a long time they failed to bring peace. David knew that he had received God's lavish care all his life. The unexpected can be frightening. 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. b. He had lost his kingdom; his family; his home; and his peace. Its our hope. Do we know our neighbors well enough to know when a family member is sick, what they might need? After a number of years, God put Abraham's faith to its greatest test. There are many times in our lives we wonder off and then question how we ended up in certain situations. Sermon. A second image in the Twenty-third Psalm to which I would call your attention is this: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. This is what the Good Shepherd has done for us. Its what attracted you and me to him. Thank you. When a famine came to the land of Canaan, Abraham took Sarah, his wife, to Egypt. By making this journey with the Shepherd. He restores my soul. Phillip Keller, author of Lessons from a Sheepdog, writes More than anything else in the world, he wants me to be His companion, His co-worker, His friend in helping tend His flock.1 In effect then, we are called to help the Good Shepherd. The light has been with us from the beginning. Even when she did not know what she wanted. For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. Matthew 2:2. I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? The pastor should take time to talk with the family of the deceased before the funeral and learn something about him/her. The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". Prophets have foretold the way of Jesus. Jesus was always to be our shepherd. My heart goes out to you with having to preach what had to be a profoundly difficult sermon for your friend. Today we walk through the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23). The Lord is our shepherd, the one who shepherds us, who leads us, who guides us. Now, there was the danger that Sarah would become the wife of an Egyptian, and bear him children. The writer to the Hebrews gives us two vitally important truths, which explain the faith of David in Psalm 23. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23 reminds us that God stands ready to be our shepherd if we will only let him. Today, however, will not let us escape that reality. In the Revelation to John it is that one seated on the throne saying, See, I am making all things new (Revelation 21:2-7). Psalm 23:4: Comfort Through the Rod and Staff: F. B. Meyer, B. Grant to them an extra measure of Your grace and pour over them an overwhelming sense of Your presence. The source of this hope is to be found in the texts of both passages which you have heard today. He was not afraid of dying because God was with Him. I want. Biblically, prophets shine the light on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Herod did not know the prophecies of the Messiahs birth. In fact, it is a favorite funeral service text. 4 A thousand years in your sight. 0000003308 00000 n
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me ( Ps. His son who was standing by his bedside said, No, no, father, you are dreaming. And please dont hear what I have just said as an answer or explanation. There can be no shadow without light. This is the good news of the gospel, of which the writer to the Hebrews is speaking. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; This is what happened a father gave his only son to the neighboring tribe and brought peace. But there they were, eating together at a table, or at least on the ground, in the presence of an enemy. He restores my soul. They are among the most comforting, often being quoted in times of trouble or distress, and almost always being read when we gather in our Sanctuary for a funeral. This was Abraham's faith, and thus it overcome his fear of death. Family and friends of Phyllis May (Horstman) Sahlstrom, we gather, grieving the loss of one we love and will miss. The proof of that is not in what I say but in the life Ashley lived. It is already a present reality. We often think of ourselves as sheep, well-cared for by the good shepherd, but let me challenge us just a bit. That sounds light-years away, but in fact it The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. To honestly and earnestly say that there are those without homes in our community, and what they need is significant assistance of housing, food, guidance in budgeting and job skills, encouragement, and support, so they can live a full life in their own space and place. a. Call it the light or call it the matrix, it doesnt matter. Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. And thus, those who trust in Him need no longer fear death. The psalmist sees God in control of his life. No, said Mr. Moody, I am not dreaming: I have been within the gates: I have seen the childrens faces. /Linearized 1
Apr 11, 2018. Will you obey the Good Shepherd? If so, you will no longer be enslaved by the fear of death. I want you to garner some of her insight as well. Not sure what you know about sheep but lets just say that without the shepherd there, the sheep would find themselves in desperate need of protection and provision. 0000000017 00000 n
Only those who know the Good Shepherd will enjoy the benefits of this Psalm. John the Baptist was a prophet, the prophet whose privilege it was to introduce Jesus of Nazareth as God's Messiah. He restores my soul. He does not just say that the Lord is a shepherd. Yet the promise that God has already given us eternal life with him sustains us in our journey and gives substance to our hope. Psalm 23 has become a daily adventure for me as I try to imagine what it means for me each day. Marsh for adding a new dimension to my understanding of the shadow being backed by a source of light. Learn more. The soldiers of each side joined together and ate together, and sang a few songs together that had different words, but common tunes. We trust in the good shepherd. There are places in Scripture that are powerful, so deep, that to recite them is to experience them. A Sermon On Luke 1:46-55, Seeing With The Eye Of The Heart A Funeral Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9. And the shadow cannot overcome or extinguish it. Through Christ we pray. Judy trains sheepdogs, as well as others who have sheepdogs. Life is really real here. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. The chef's knife is the essential tool for cooks. /L 109273
We want to feel appreciated. Only He can make us right with God again. The Lord's my Shepherd - Psalm 23. We ask Jesus to restore our souls. 0000003632 00000 n
Isaiah, Farmer, Funerals Christian. God promised to bless Abraham through his offspring. My question to you this evening is, do you know the shepherd? Since the themes of eternal rest, peace, and comfort are so dominant throughout the six short verses, the poem provides hope and encouragement to those left behind. He restores my soul; It becomes a solid declaration that we are those people who have been richly blessed and so can lead lives of confidence, courage, and generosity, knowing that we have, indeed, been blessed to be a blessing.2. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. 0000019551 00000 n
I am sorry for that. 2009-2023 Michael K. Marsh and Interrupting The Silence, All Rights Reserved. Heaven is the completion of Gods grace for us, 1.) You feel like right now you are walking through a valley of darkness. The psalm begins with a strong personal affirmation of faith, 'The Lord's my shepherd' and everything else follows from that! God allows us to share in His glory. This is the best funeral sermon Ive ever read/heard for a tragic death. My joy and delight is to share with you how you can exchange the fear of death for the faith of David. Oh Fr. who is to shepherd my peopleIsrael. . His beloved Son brought them eternal peace with Himself. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Ps. Your honesty and hope are perfect. By Gene Wilder, posted October 26, 1999 in . Sin marred everything. And with Brandy, family didnt stop with blood. He couldnt physically contain the joy, life, and vitality of the matrix within him. A Psalm of David. Having trouble logging into your account? It was a difficult sermon and a hard loss. The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. The story is told of a wealthy London businessman who searched many years for his runaway son. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. God loves us like a Father He will protect us, b.) This sermon has inspired me greatly as I am using portions of it to prepare a sermon/eulogy for my fallen first cousin. The Lord is my shepherd is a reminder of how well God knows us, how intimately and intuitively. Click here for more messages from the book of Psalms. Her observations gave me pause to think more deeply of a passage I knew well. If you know anything about that period of history, you may remember that these armies hated one another. Those who have personally trusted in Jesus Christ can also give thanks for the failures and the faults of those who have touched their lives, and have passed on. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd . A shepherd who knows this sheep will lead and this sheep will always need more attention. The end of our journey through life on earth is to be with God forever. This sermon may be particularly helpful when conducting a funeral of someone the minister did not personally know. Are we loving and knowing our community? The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. I dont know when or where or how it will happen for you, but I promise you this, there will be moments when you catch glimpses of the light, and the day will come when the light pierces the shadow. Help them understand how you want them to respond to the gospel. This is sad and sometimes people suggest that we not think about sad things but in recalling memories of times together at Sherry's . Denomination:
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Sunday: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1. Thursday: And calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. Matthew 2:4. The word repent means that we stop going our own way and return to the Shepherd.
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David does not speak of the Lord as "our Shepherd," but as "my Shepherd." The Lord is my shepherd -. She made you feel important when she was around. A few hours before entering the Homeland, D. L. Moody caught a glimpse of the glory awaiting him. One afternoon he was preparing to board a train to London when he spotted a man in ragged, dirty clothing begging for money from passengers along the station platform. In fact, 32 separate times through the Bible, we hear about God or Jesus as the good shepherd. INTRODUCTION: We are in the middle of a three week series on this Psalm, and we are looking at what it means to have the Lord as your shepherd. 1983. John 10:11 says: I am the good shepherd. Don Richardson recalls his life amongst the Sawi people of Irian Jaya in a book called The Peace Child. He did not fear what his enemies would do to him. If you had died last Monday morning would the Good Shepherd have lead you home? In my years of ministry, I had not preached on Psalm 23 before. But the Good Shepherd became a sheep, so to speak. The rest have no hope. John 6:37-40, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 6:1-10, Sermon Topics:
An excellent choice. The first part of the verse is clearly about life, using the words all the days of my life. >>
Scripture: Psalm 25:8-9. Credit will be given to Rev. Hebrews 13:20-21: Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Required fields are marked *. Audio Pre-Recorded: Funeral was held at Lee Funeral Home in Regina Saskatchewan. Sheep have many needs. - Psalms 23:4. There are many images in this psalm which hold particular meaning. 0000017411 00000 n
I baptized her in 1989 and was her pastor for 29 years. It was only a test, but Abraham did not know it. ! The table here speaks of feasting and fellowship. Psalm 23 is a highly personal Psalm for David. This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. Pittendreigh@aol.com. Marsh, he would say, Youve created a spiritual world. The shadow is not the ultimate reality. What is that hope? Here goes. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. It is like trying to spray perfume on a bag of trash and expecting it to remove the smell. The psalm goes on to say, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. I shall not want is a prayer and declaration about the future. . A. Through Christ we pray. Ps 23:3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His names sake. It is that eternal and everlasting life that gives us hope even in death that we might see Your Son. What is the one thing necessary for a shadow to exist? Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.". David's word for God's tender affection is a term used in the ancient world to mean love that flows out of deep emotion rather than duty. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. The walk you are experiencing today is a temporary one. From the New Testament, we know why Abraham was willing to obey God, and to put his son to death. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. One might hope that this painful experience in Egypt would have cured Abraham from his deception, but it did not. The Good Shepherd provided for all His needs. b.) The Good Shepherd leads us in the paths of righteousness. So he calls the Lord his shepherd as a beautiful illustration of his own relationship with God. It does not say, God will keep you from danger, but rather it describes that there will come times, and they come for all of us, when we feel like we are walking through a dark, dangerous valley -- a valley of the shadow of death.. First, David's faith rested in God. Kelvin, yes, it was a difficult sermon. Fifth, David's faith rested in the fact that God was present with him, in life, in death, and throughout all eternity. Will you repent of your sin and believe in Him? He restores my soul. Jesus, my shepherd, and the sheepdogs who care for me on Jesus team will lead me towards all I want. In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . John Piper Jan 10, 1988. Because of this, Joseph could not only forgive his brothers for selling him into slavery, he could recognize the good hand of God in this cruel act, providing him with the opportunity to return good for evil, and to spare the lives of his own family, even though they had not spared his (see Genesis 37-45; 50:20). Click here to return to the Sermons page.. Psalm 23:4. It is all those things and more. Through Gods grace, in Christ, we will be reunited with her in heaven, Prayer for the family, church and community. or: R/. (John 1:29). I want to share with you a passage of scripture that has been a source of comfort for many people. They are mine. So help our spirits to find peace and comfort in Your eternal strength. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. God's provisions are certainly available, but only if the Lord is your shepherd. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Death was not in the cards. 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